Bordering on Perfect Hand Towels

Bordering on Perfect Weave-Along Kit

Cotton Clouds is excited to once again collaborate with Liz Gipson of YarnworkerU for the Bordering on Perfect Weave-Along! This beautiful towel project combines the relaxing rhythm of plain weave with the excitement of adding texture and pattern using pick-up techniques.

These towels are woven with buttery soft organically grown cottons in rich natural shades inspired by the beauty of nature. The original colorway features shades of brown, light green, and dark green naturally colored cottons. Because naturally grown fibers can vary from crop to crop, this year’s dark green yarn had very little contrast with the lighter green. As a result, we created an alternate colorway using dark brown as the main color with light brown and light green accents for added contrast.

This weave-along is a wonderful opportunity to build confidence with pick-up patterns while also learning tips for weaving multiple towels that turn out the same size with matching design placement.

Visit YarnworkerU.com to join the weave-along and weave these beautiful towels together with Liz and the Yarnworker community! 

Skill Level

This weave-along is suitable for adventurous beginners who have completed a project or two using direct warping and have a basic understanding of weaving terminology. Whether you decide to weave along, swatch along, or simply watch along, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn and ask questions throughout the process.

Project Specifications

Yarn Included in Kit

• Organic 3/2 Naturally Colored Cotton in Dark Brown as the main color with Light Green and Light Brown accents.
• Organic 8/2 Naturally Colored Cotton Dark Brown for hems.

Equipment Needed

• Rigid Heddle Loom with a minimum weaving width of 15"
• 10 dent rigid heddle
• 3–5 stick shuttles
• Pick-up stick a few inches wider than the warp

Additional Supplies Needed

• Sewing thread
• Sewing needle
• Small amount of scrap yarn approximately sport weight

Finished Size

Two towels approximately 13" x 21"

Weave-Along Schedule

• June 1 - Guest membership opens
• June 12 - Bordering on Perfect WAL Kick-Off
• June 26 - Warping Week
• July 3 - Weaving Week
• July 10 - Finishing Week
• July 17 - Wrap Up
• July 31 - Weave-Along closes for guest members

Pattern Information

Liz Gipson recently acquired the rights to Handwoven Home, which allows individual patterns from the book to be shared separately. If you already own the book, you are all set! If not, the Bordering on Perfect pattern will be available beginning June 12.

Please note: This kit includes yarn only. The pattern and weave-along access are available through YarnworkerU.com.

Photos provided courtesy of Interweave Press.